Nonprofit · EIN 36-6191688
ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC
Tax-exempt · PEORIA, IL 61612
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $77,800 | $95,488 | -$17,688 | $13,736 | – | $13,736 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,740
- Membership dues
- $20,600
- Program service revenue
- $24,325
- Investment income
- $285
- Other revenue
- $850
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $900
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,592
- Other expenses
- $92,996
- Program services (functional)
- $87,277
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,424
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,736
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,736
- Cash, savings and investments
- $13,736
- Gross receipts
- $77,800
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY DAWSON | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JANN HAWKINS | PAST PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN LEWANDOWSKI | PRESIDENT EL | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY WINTERS | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOY LEWANDOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN BOBEK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUE ELLEN GERCHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| TAMMIE MESENBRING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| NATE STOFFREGEN | BUSS/IND. PR | 0.5 | $0 |
| RYAN FRIEL | PROJECT CHAI | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA PALFFY | SAFETY CHAIR | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9055, PEORIA, IL 61612-9055
- In care of
- % JACKLYN NAUGHTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO BOX 9055, PEORIA IL 61612
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- JANN HAWKINS, 2924 GLORIA COURT, MONTGOMERY IL 60538
- Signed the 990-EZ
- EMILY DAWSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (618) 924-0051
- Website
- WWW.IJAS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THE DOLINS GROUP LTD
Mission
THE ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE EXISTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THE PROCESS STUDENTS FOLLOW FOR THE IJAS GIVES THESE STUDENTS SOME INSIGHT INTO THE PROBLEMS AND METHODS OF THINKING THAT ARE PARTICULAR TO THE SCIENTIST. THIS PROCESS ENCOURAGES THESE STUDENTS TO FIND INFORMATION CONCERNING NEW INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCOVERIES IN SCIENCE. IT GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO USE, AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF, SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT. IT GIVES A REASON FOR STUDENTS WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST IN SCIENCE TO GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN INVESTIGATION(S). IT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS IN THEIR PROGRESS TOWARDS A CAREER IN SCIENCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE EXISTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THE PROCESS STUDENTS FOLLOW FOR THE IJAS GIVES THESE STUDENTS SOME INSIGHT INTO THE PROBLEMS AND METHODS OF THINKING THAT ARE PARTICULAR TO THE SCIENTIST. THIS PROCESS ENCOURAGES THESE STUDENTS TO FIND INFORMATION CONCERNING NEW INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCOVERIES IN SCIENCE. IT GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO USE, AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF, SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT. IT GIVES A REASON FOR STUDENTS WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST IN SCIENCE TO GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN INVESTIGATION(S). IT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS IN THEIR PROGRESS TOWARDS A CAREER IN SCIENCE.Expenses $47,924
- THE ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE EXISTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THE PROCESS STUDENTS FOLLOW FOR THE IJAS GIVES THESE STUDENTS SOME INSIGHT INTO THE PROBLEMS AND METHODS OF THINKING THAT ARE PARTICULAR TO THE SCIENTIST. THIS PROCESS ENCOURAGES THESE STUDENTS TO FIND INFORMATION CONCERNING NEW INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCOVERIES IN SCIENCE. IT GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO USE, AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF, SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT. IT GIVES A REASON FOR STUDENTS WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST IN SCIENCE TO GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN INVESTIGATION(S). IT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS IN THEIR PROGRESS TOWARDS A CAREER IN SCIENCE.Expenses $39,353
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-6191688
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,736
- Income (IRS master file)
- $77,800
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $77,800 | $95,488 | $13,736 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JANN HAWKINS | August 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: JANN HAWKINS | August 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: EMILY DAWSON | August 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Julie LeMasters | August 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Judy Scheppler | August 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-6191688).
Questions about ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC
- What is the EIN of ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC is 36-6191688.
- Is ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names JANN HAWKINS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $77,800, expenses of $95,488 and total assets of $13,736 at year end.
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